CLINTON — Goblins, ghosts, witches and other fanciful creatures will be roaming the High Street area on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Discover Clinton Committee is working with area merchants on the annual Halloween Walk, along High Street, from Union to Prospect streets, including some merchants on Church Street.

"The Halloween Walk is my favorite community event of the year," said committee Chairman Jenny Delorey McNamara, of the Museum of Russian Icons. "I love seeing the downtown merchants participating for no other reason than for fun. Between decorations, costumes, haunted houses, hay rides, pumpkins and tons of candy, the only goal of the evening is to offer a fun, safe event for the children in town. Many families look forward to the Halloween Walk each fall and come in good spirits and full of excitement. I love seeing all the kids' costumes and how creative some people can be."

Committee member Joyce Corbosiero, from Town Hall, agreed.

"I enjoy seeing all of the costumes, it is great to see the creativity put into each," Corbosiero said. "I am looking forward to seeing the most popular costume choices of the year. I also enjoy seeing all of the families participating in a local community event together. Events like this really make Clinton an extraordinary town."

In addition to early trick-or-treating, there is a Haunted Halloween coloring contest. To participate, stop in to the Museum of Russian Icons, Bigelow Free Public Library or Clinton Town Hall to pick up your coloring page.

And, in preparation for the Jack O'Lantern Contest, Clinton Parks and Recreation will be hosting a pumpkin carving workshop, on Tuesday Oct. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is required by contacting Recreation Director Jessica Brodie at (978) 365-4140 or online at www.clintonrec.com. You do not have to take part in the workshop to enter the contest, held prior to the Halloween Walk. Just drop off your Jack O'Lantern entry at the Strand Theater, on Thursday, Oct. 24, between 4 and 5 p.m.

"We wanted to offer an event that helped supplement the Halloween Walk that the committee already organized to help grow the yearly event," said Jessica Brodie, director of Parks and Rec. "We felt this class would offer parents and children a great opportunity to come carve some great pumpkins with the support and help of others. We also felt it would help promote the Halloween Walk in general and help provide more participants in the pumpkin carving contest held the night of the walk.

"Our department has not had a Halloween event in the past, so we are excited to be working with Discover Clinton to help grow the already popular event," Brodie said. "Everyone loves the traditions that come with many holidays, so we hope to help bring more fun to the community."

Emily Kaplan, assistant director of Parks and Rec., said she is looking forward to helping out with her first Halloween Walk, and the pumpkin carving workshop is just part of that effort.

"Our goal for this event is to increase the number of Jack O'Lanterns entered in the contest while providing quality programming to the residents of Clinton," Kaplan said. "It has been our goal to work with current organizations in town to bring the best events to the community and this workshop is an example of the partnerships we are creating."

Local merchants in the area will also be creating scarecrows to showcase their businesses.

"This year, I am really looking forward to the Scarecrow Contest amongst the downtown merchants," McNamara said. "Last year was the first year and not everyone participated, but this year I think we will have more involvement and I cannot wait to see what they come up with."

Entertainment will be provided by Clinton's DJ Pat McIntyre, who will be playing classic Halloween tunes.

"I am very excited to be a part of the Halloween Walk this year," Kaplan added. "I love seeing communities come together for fun events like this one. I can't wait to see the creative costumes and, of course, the pumpkin creations."

Clinton Savings Bank is sponsoring hay rides and several businesses are planning entertainment.

To volunteer to work the event, or for information, contact Jenny Delorey McNamara at (978) 503-8474.

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